Kartika Maasa is the holiest month for Hindus as it is favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. It is the 8th month in Kannada Panchang. In 2021, Karthika Maasa begins on 5 November and ends on 4 December as per the Hindu traditional calendars followed in Karnataka.
Many major festivals are celebrated during the month of Karthik. Karthika Somavara vrata is an auspicious vratha dedicated Lord Shiva.
In some places, Kartik month is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva. Lord Kartik is also called as Skanda, Subramanya or Shanmukha. During this month, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Kartik are worshipped. Many important and major festivals are celebrated during the Kartik month.
Karthika Snana (Karthika Nadhi Snana, Samudra Snana), Karthika Maasa Vratha, Nakta Vratha, Kartika Deepadaana Vratha, Lakshavarthi Vrata, Akashadeepa Vratha, etc. are widely observed by Kannada people.
Govardhana Puja, Bhagini Hastha Bhojana, Nagara Chaturthi, Surya Shashti Puja, Kartika Ekadashi, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi (Tulsi Habba), Vaikunta Chaturdashi, Bhishma Panchaka Vratha, Kartik Purnima, and Kartika Somavara (Karthika Somavara Vratha – Mondays in Kartika Masa) are the major festivals and auspicious days in Kartika Masa.
Shukla Paksha in Karthika masa begins on 5 November and ends on 19 November
Krishna Paksha in Kartika Masa beigns on 20 November and ends on December 4.
Important festivals and auspicious days in Kartik Month 2021 as per Kannada Calendars
Friday, 5 November 2021 – Govardhan Puja (Gujarati New Year)
Saturday, 6 November 2021 – Bhaiya Dooj (Bhai Dooj)
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – Chhath Puja
Saturday, 13 November 2021 – Kansa Vadh
Sunday, 14 November 2021 – Devutthana Ekadashi
Monday, 15 November 2021 – Tulasi Vivah
Tuesday, 16 November 2021 – Vrischika Sankranti
Friday, 19 November 2021 – Kartik Purnima
Friday, 19 November 2021 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Saturday, 27 November 2021 – Kalabhairav Jayanti (Maha Kalbhairav Ashtami)
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Saturday, 4 December 2021 – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
Karthika Masa 2021 Tithis
5 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Pratipada
6 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dwitiya | Tritiya
7 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
8 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Panchami
9 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Shashti
10 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Saptami
11 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Ashtami
12 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Navami
13 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dashami
14 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
15 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
16 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
17 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
18 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
19 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Purnima
20 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Pratipada
21 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
22 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Tritiya
23 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
24 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Panchami
25 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Shashti
26 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Saptami
27 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Ashtami
28 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Navami
29 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dashami
30 November 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
1 December 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
2 December 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
3 December 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
4 December 2021 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Amavasya
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